Carol Vorderman MBE donation
Carol funds new bursary scheme in the Faculty of Science and Engineering
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May 2, 2024New study to explore whether omega-3 supplements can boost children’s brain development
Swansea University researchers are exploring the influence that omega-3 supplements can have on children’s behaviour, mood, and mental wellbeing, as part of a pioneering study with implications for health and education.
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April 30, 2024Research in the Community: Examining gender identities and historical disability culture
Three Swansea University academics are taking part in the latest in a series of special talks aimed at taking research out to the community.
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April 30, 2024Protecting cultural heritage in conflict zones is a humanitarian issue – Swansea role in new films to train aid organisations
A new series of short films involving a Swansea University expert will help aid workers understand how protecting cultural heritage during conflict can be a vital humanitarian issue, as it strengthens people facing difficult situations.
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April 29, 2024Swansea University Big Pitch Competition supports creative student start-ups
Swansea University students have been given the opportunity to develop their innovative business ideas through its annual Big Pitch Competition, sponsored by Santander Universities.
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May 1, 2024Alarming decline in children’s health and wellbeing predated pandemic, research revealsSwimming and cycling ability declined while there was a rise in eating sugary snacks according to new research.
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April 25, 2024El vapeo ya es más común que el tabaquismo entre los jóvenes, y sus riesgos van más allá de los daños pulmonares y cerebralesEl vapeo supone diversos riesgos para los usuarios, especialmente los más jóvenes, ya que la nicotina y otros compuestos químicos que contienen pueden provocar efectos negativos en el organismo.
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April 25, 2024Vaping now more common than smoking among young people – and the risks go beyond lung and brain damageVaping is more common than cigarette smoking among young people but there are a variety of risks to users.
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April 19, 2024Hateful graffiti blights communities and it’s something we need to tackle urgentlyThe UK lacks a comprehensive system for recording hateful graffiti and imagery, something which researchers argue must change.
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April 15, 2024How the pandemic deepened an existing wellbeing crisis in headteaching – new researchA new study reveals the extent of the COVID pandemic’s effect on headteachers, including high workloads, stress and exhaustion.